Adele, Reborn in a Transatlantic Vogue Triumph: In Vogue UK November by Steven Meisel

On the British side of the Atlantic, Adele signals the return of va va voom dressing. Not only has Adele walked out of the shadows and into the light — but her new-found roar is heard on both sides of the Atlantic.

Adele covers the November issues of both British Vogue and American Vogue. Across the pond, the jaw-dropping partnership puts Adele in the curatorial fashion arms of EIC Edward Enninful and the impeccable eye of master photographer Steven Meisel.

The watchword on the shoot, as Enninful explains in his editor’s letter, was “timeless”, to reflect the powerhouse performer herself. The looks – from the vinyl Louis Vuitton mini dress to the dramatic Dolce & Gabbana corsetry – are, accordingly, fabulous exemplars of hyper glamorous style that goes beyond trends, eras and, for Adele, continents. Except it feels especially right for now.

Adele’s attitude about the public response to her new image is “I couldn’t give a flying f**k” (about what anyone thinks of her image). Spellbinding glamour comes from within and not from Instagram likes. And the hair? Adele has found her inner lioness.

The November 2021 issue of British Vogue hits newsstands tomorrow, Friday October 8. While we’re digesting Adele’s interview with Giles Hattersley, you can read it directly: Adele, Reborn: The British Icon Gets Candid About Divorce, Body Image, Romance & Her “Self-Redemption” Record.

Up next, Adele rolls up the safari mat of her inner lioness for American Vogue, in a fashion story lensed by Alasdair McLellan. LOL, for just one precious moment — LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL! ~ Anne